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The Library of Congress : its construction, architecture, and decoration / edited by John Y. Cole, Henry Hope Reed ; photography by Anne Day

Commemorating the centenary of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building, this volume documents its history, construction, and restoration. It features colour photography, detailed analyses of the architectural decoration, and a dictionary of the artists and designers.

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